Liver function parameters in the study population
| Parameter . | Value in children (n = 11), mean (range) . | Value in adults (n = 9), mean (range) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST, U/L | 43 (16-88) | 31 (14-116) | .36 |
| ALT, U/L | 55 (13-126) | 27 (13-75) | .06 |
| Total bilirubin, mg/dL | 0.6 (0.3-1.0) | 0.8 (0.3-1.3) | .07 |
| Direct bilirubin, mg/dL | 0.4 (0.2-0.8) | 0.2 (0-0.4) | .10 |
| Albumin, g/dL | 3.7 (2.7-4.6) | 4.1 (3.3-4.5) | .15 |
| γ-GT, U/L | 172 (69-507) | 92 (47-227) | .13 |
| Parameter . | Value in children (n = 11), mean (range) . | Value in adults (n = 9), mean (range) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST, U/L | 43 (16-88) | 31 (14-116) | .36 |
| ALT, U/L | 55 (13-126) | 27 (13-75) | .06 |
| Total bilirubin, mg/dL | 0.6 (0.3-1.0) | 0.8 (0.3-1.3) | .07 |
| Direct bilirubin, mg/dL | 0.4 (0.2-0.8) | 0.2 (0-0.4) | .10 |
| Albumin, g/dL | 3.7 (2.7-4.6) | 4.1 (3.3-4.5) | .15 |
| γ-GT, U/L | 172 (69-507) | 92 (47-227) | .13 |
ALT indicates alanine transaminase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; and γ-GT, γ-glutamyl transpeptidase.